CHEF P.J. O'CONNOR, CPC
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Instagram: @Chef_PJ88
Sharon, PA
Highlights
- Associate of Arts: Baking and Pastry
- ServSafe Manager certified
- Focused and disciplined
- Personable and engaging
- High volume production capability
- Physically fit and capable of more physically demanding tasks
- Knowledgeable and confident
- Clean and efficient
- Strong knife skills
- Proficient in math and conversions
- Experience producing several items under pressure
- Fun to work with
Accomplishments
Worked with great chefs like Relais & Chateaux Grand Chef Colin Bedford of the Five-Star, Five-Diamond Fearrington House Restaurant, Chef Gary Jones and Pastry Chef Benoit Blin of the two Michelin Star Belmond Le Manoir Aux Quat'Saisons in Oxford, UK.
Experience
Lead Culinary Instructor - Laurel Technical Institute - Sharon, PA
2021-Present
Bakery Manager - D'Onofrio's Food Center - Hermitage, PA
2019-2021
Executive Chef - Bartlett Reserve - Durham, NC
2018
Sales and Distribution - Fullsteam Brewery - Durham, NC
2017
Pastry Cook - Bon Appetit - Sas Building C - Cary, NC
December 2016 - 2017
Everything from cookies and cakes to plated desserts and specialty breads. Breakfast pastries and desserts from scratch as well as catering events and plated courses.
Baker - Night Kitchen Bakehouse - Raleigh, NC
October 2015 - December 2016
Scale, mix and bake all breads and wholesale orders. Assist pastry production when needed.
Pastry Cook - Fearrington House Restaurant - Pittsboro, NC
August 2014 - October 2015
Prepare and bake breads and pastries for several food outlets located at Fearrington Village. Direct customer service interaction while preparing pizza at the Roost
On-Call Station Attendant - Omni William Penn – Pittsburgh, PA
May 2014 – August 2014
Prep and produce foods and work service stations for large banquets and other hotel events.
Server - Quaker Steak and Lube – Sharon, PA
December 2006 – October 2013
Greet and serve customers as well as expo and run food.
Education
Associate of Arts: Baking and Pastry, June 2014
The Art Institute in Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, PA, USA
High School Diploma: General, 2006
Sharpsville Area High School – Sharpsville, PA, USA